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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.90, 955.29 and 203.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.90, 955.29 and 203.94 is: 305.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.90 : 955.29 = 203.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.90/955.29 = 203.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.90x = 955.29 × 203.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.90x = 194,821.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,821.84/636.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.89

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